Dixie County Area and Community Information

Community

The south side of Lafayette County became Dixie County
in 1921. Real estate in Dixie County includes Cross City, Horseshoe Beach, Old Town,
Suwannee, Shamrock, Hines, Eugene and Jonesboro. Dixie County is the
heart of the Natures Coast. It is bordered by three sides of water which
provides numerous activities such as boating, fishing, and
snorkeling. It is a very serene small town with a caring community.
Dixie County is the perfect place to live and raise a family. Use this
website to browse Dixie County FL Real Estate and to start your search
for Dixie County homes for sale today.

Attractions

Along
with the extensive history of Dixie County comes the abundance of things
to do including visiting the beautiful state parks, year-round saltwater
fishing, visiting Guaranto Springs for swimming and diving, and viewing
the wildlife in Manatee Springs. Dixie County is one of Florida’s
premium hunting territories. Here you can find turkey, White-tail
deer, and small game. Boating is a popular activity in Dixie County with
public boat ramps available on the Suwannee River and the Steinhatchee
River. The Nature Coast Greenway and the Suwannee to the Shired Wilderness
Trail offers a spectacular adventures for hikers and horseback riders. If
boating is not your thing, try canoeing or kayaking down the Suwannee
River and view the breathtaking scenery. A fantastic spot for diving is
the historic City of Hawkinsville underwater State Park. The Nature
Coast State Recreational Trail is another must-see for the nature
enthusiast. It has smooth pavement which is great for bicycling,
rollerblading, walking and running.

Events

For the Dixie County homebuyer, there are numerous exciting events throughout the year that the
community participates in. The Annual Stone Crab Festival is an
fun-filled event with arts and crafts, live music, and motorcycle poker
run. July 4th Fishing, Fun, and Fireworks Celebration begins with a
fishing tournament, followed by a street festival for the entire family.
The day ends with a stunning fireworks show. The Hidden Coast Paddling
Festival is a guided river and saltwater paddle for nature lovers. These attractions and events attribute to the excellence of the community of Dixie County properties.